Vicki asks: Who knew that the iconic No7 Brand is nearly 80 years old!! Sophie Clapp, an Archivist at The Boots Group, gave a fascinating and illustrated talk about the history of the brand and its many incarnations. What was particularly interesting was how the marketing changed over the years and how the product range has expanded.

Vicki says: Sixteen of us met at Beauvale Priory on a gorgeously sunny morning and enjoyed lively conversation over coffee and cakes – or, in my case, a bacon cob.All agreed we need to organise this again!